Seeking Category Manager - Bacardi - Miami

Category Development Manager
Miami, FL

Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., a United States distributor and marketer of premium beverage alcohol products, is a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited. We boast a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top selling spirits in the world. Bacardi U.S.A. is best known for BACARDI rum, which has been the number-one selling spirit in the United States for more than 25 years.

In addition to BACARDI rum, the Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. portfolio includes: GREY GOOSE vodka, the world’s favorite super premium vodka; DEWAR’S Scotch, the top selling blended Scotch in the U.S.; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, the top super premium gin in the U.S; .MARTINI & ROSSI vermouth, the favorite vermouth in the world; CAZADORES blue agave tequila, the top selling 100% blue agave tequila in the world and other notable brands and labels.

We are actively seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our growing team at our US Headquarters in Miami, FL.


POSITION OVERVIEW

This position will support the initiatives of our sales and marketing personnel by utilizing competitive data sources for analysis and presentations along with evaluation of brand performance and new product introductions.

The successful candidate will increase share of market presence using Category Management principles, through project work, and manage projects with retailers, distributors/brokers and aligned companies.

The candidate will utilize departmental software and data (i.e. ACNielsen Workstation, Spectra, BIMS) to deliver data throughout the Company more efficiently and provide additional insights to the brands for use in chain markets and the Marketing groups. 30% – 40% travel required within the U.S.A.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this opportunity, you need to have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, Master’s degree preferred, and at least 2-3 years of professional work experience involving syndicated data (ACNielsen preferred) and data management and business/category analysis.

Necessary skills include expert level knowledge of MS Office Software, especially Excel (advanced formulas and functions), MS Access (queries and building databases), and PowerPoint.

Experience with merchandising software (Prospace), data management software (Data Alchemy), consumer demographic software (Spectra) and data linking codes (TDLinx) is strongly preferred.

Ability to work professionally with different management levels and multiple channels of business, experience with building and executing market strategies, manage multiple projects and requests through time management and satisfy internal corporate clients through professional customer service.

BENEFITS
We offer competitive base pay, a generous bonus program, and truly outstanding benefits. Benefits include 100% company paid health and dental insurance for employee AND qualified dependents, 401k, pension, complimentary meals served at our lunchroom facilities, annual product allowance, and much more.

Local South Florida candidates preferred. Relocation assistance is limited for this position.


If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore becoming part of the Bacardi U.S.A. family, please apply online or email a copy of your resume to careers@bacardi.com , and include the job code 2008060 in your subject line.